cry over spilled milk
idiomC
To be upset about something that cannot be changed
- 1There's no use crying over spilled milk; just move on.
- 2She tends to cry over spilled milk instead of finding solutions.
It means to be sad or angry about something that has already happened and cannot be fixed. It's like being upset about a mistake that has already been made and cannot be undone. It's important to move on and not dwell on past mistakes.
Remember, crying over spilled milk is just a saying. It's not about actual milk! So don't worry about literal spills, focus on moving forward from past mistakes instead.
by the ocean
A Day by the Ocean
Laura
I can't believe I dropped my ice cream in the sand.
Deborah
It's okay, Laura. No use crying over spilled milk.
Laura
You're right, let's just enjoy the waves.
Deborah
Exactly, there's still so much to enjoy here.
in the hospital waiting room
Accident in the Kitchen
Sandra
I can't believe I slipped and broke my arm while cooking.
Paul
I know it's frustrating, but there's no use crying over spilled milk.
Sandra
You're right, I just need to focus on healing now.
Paul
Exactly, we'll get through this together.
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Similar to "cry over spilled milk":
- 1regret
- 2lament